BAKER CREEK STATE PARK
BAKER CREEK STATE PARK863 Baker Creek RD McCormick, South Carolina 29835
Phone: 864-443-2457 Reservations: 864-443-2457 Email:
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Developed primarily for and offering among the best public access on Lake Thurmond, Baker Creek provides water recreational opportunities near scenic lakeside campsites. The lakefront pavilion accommodates large group gatherings. The 10-mile mountain bike trail also opens up the park’s vistas of serene Piedmont forest, land and waterfowl and wildlife, including abundant wild turkey. Located along the South Carolina Heritage Corridor, Baker Creek provides a relaxing, out-of-the-way venue for experiencing quality recreation among undisturbed natural resources.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimativeyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Two 50-site campgrounds are located along the shores of Strom Thurmond Lake. Both campgrounds are conveniently located in relation to restrooms with hot showers. Campground #1 is ideal for tent campers. Each site includes individual water, no electricity and rents for $10-13/site/night. Campground #2 includes sites with individual water and electrical hookups which rent for $15-17/site/night. Some Campground #2 sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet, others up to 30 feet. Discounted rates are available for seasons of lower demand. A Dump Station is accessible to campers at both campgrounds.
A primitive group camping area is ideal for organized groups up to 100 people. (An organized group is defined as “a group that holds regular meetings and has a lead officer or elected/appointed officials”.) The area includes picnic tables and is located 100 feet from the restoom. Minimum rate is $10 -$12.50 which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-$6.50 increments for each additional five campers. To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly.